Joy Church Video Podcast

What if the safest place to hide is the very place you were always meant to seek? In this fresh and engaging message from Colossians 3, Pastor James Biddle unpacks the spiritual game of hide and seek and what it truly means to have your life hidden in Christ. Through three powerful principles . . . focus, first, and follow . . . you'll discover how to set your mind on things above, put God first i...

Discovering the Father's Nature and Nurture What comes to mind when you hear the word "Father"? For some, that word carries warmth and safety while for others, it carries wounds and questions. In this tender and powerful message, Pastor Jim unpacks two Father facets that have the potential to reshape the way you see God forever. Drawing from Matthew 6:9 and the heart of the Lord's Prayer, you'll d...

What does it actually look like to pursue people the way God does? In the final installment of People Skills, Pastor Jim wraps up his 17 Righteous Realms of Relationships with some of the most practical and powerful principles in the entire series. From finding common ground with anyone you meet, to the one-minute rule of attention, affirmation, and appreciation, to the nearly forgotten art of wri...

What does it actually look like to love people well in a world that has forgotten how? In part two of People Skills, Pastor Jim continues unpacking the biblical blueprint for building relationships that are healthy, honest, and honoring to God. From learning to get whole before you can truly help others, to making the shift from selfishness to generosity, to knowing when unity requires taking a st...

In part one of this three-part series, Pastor Jim tackles one of the most practical and needed topics in the Christian life: People Skills. Drawing from Romans 14:19 and a wealth of real-life wisdom, you'll explore eight biblical principles for building stronger, healthier relationships . . .from understanding how the way you see yourself shapes the way you see others, to the simple but powerful h...

10 things I told my son when he moved out and why they apply to you. What would you say to someone you love before they step into the next chapter of their life? In Moving Up, Pastor Jim shares the ten life-changing principles he handed to his own son before he left home — wisdom rooted in Scripture, tested through decades of real life, and relevant to every one of us. From putting God first thing...

What are you waiting for? In this powerful and personal message, you'll be invited to reframe how you think about the return of Christ . . . not as a distant theological debate, but as a living, joyful expectation that shapes how you live every single day. Rooted in Titus 2 and filled with warmth and humor, this message unpacks what it truly means to wait . . . with anticipation, with gladness, an...

In a world obsessed with fitting in, this message issues a bold challenge God created you an original, so don't you dare die a copy. This encouraging message exposes the five ways believers quietly blend into the culture without even realizing it, and then gives you the practical tools to start standing out for Jesus. You'll discover how to trade the craving for people's approval for something far...

How to be fearless in fearful times. In this encouraging and powerful Mother's Day message, Anne Frease provides five practical "Fearless Factors" you can apply today to walk free from anxiety, dread, and the what-ifs that try to paralyze you. You'll learn how to remember God's endless love, build a fortress of the Word in your heart before the storm hits, confess truth over your situation, addres...

Right voices, right choices. Wrong voices, wrong choices. Who you listen to shapes the choices you make . . . and the choices you make shape your life. In this powerful one-time session, you'll be challenged to take an honest look at the relationships speaking into your life and learn how to recognize the safe harbors God has placed around you. This message will help you let go of offense, take yo...

Learning to recognize monumental moments, defining decisions, and pivotal points in your life. Woven throughout your life are monumental moments, defining decisions, and pivotal points that can literally change everything from that moment forward. The question isn't whether yours is coming . . . the question is whether you'll recognize it when it arrives. In this one-time message, Pastor Jim unpac...

Learning to overcome addiction in your life. Discover how to find biblical freedom from any addiction - whether it's alcohol, porn, food, or anything that has shifted from a good thing to a "god thing." Learn how idolatry is the true root of addiction, and recognize the entry points that keep believers stuck. Then walk through four biblical tools to get free: run from sin, race to God, renew your...

Mandates for a marriage that matters. In a special message honoring his wife Anne on her birthday, Pastor Jim turns nearly 36 years of real-life marriage and the Word of God into seven powerful, practical mandates that will transform the way you think about love, commitment, and partnership. You'll discover why putting Jesus at the center changes everything, why your marriage is meant to matter in...

This Easter message takes a fresh, unexpected look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, revealing that true compassion always comes at a cost . . . and that real love for God is measured by how we love the people around us. Drawing from Luke 10, this teaching challenges the familiar question "Who is my neighbor?" and flips it into the far more powerful question, "What kind of neighbor am I?" The...

When you see people accurately . . . you will seek people actively.  What if you could see the people around you the way Jesus sees them . . . with genuine compassion that moves you to action? "2020 Vision" is a powerful, Scripture-packed message rooted in Matthew 9 and Luke 19 that reveals three practical standards for seeing and reaching people who are far from God. You'll discover the life-chan...

How's your appetite? In this one-time message, Pastor Jim digs into Matthew 5:6 and challenges us to understand that a healthy appetite is a holy appetite . . . and that the two aren't as different as you might think. You'll find out why spiritual hunger works completely backwards from physical hunger, what righteousness really means beyond just "don't do bad stuff," and why however hungry you are...

Healing, Faith & the Word of God - From Discouragement to Unshakeable Confidence in God's Word   In this powerful guest message, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Pastor Bob Yandian delivers a fresh, deeply scriptural look at one of the most misunderstood topics in the church today: divine healing. With decades of ministry experience and his trademark gift for making God's Word clea...

Finding freedom from fear. Is fear holding you back? In "No Fear Here," Pastor Jim unpacks the biblical keys to finding real freedom from fear. Starting at the very root, how sin and separation from God first opened the door to fear in Genesis, this message walks through the difference between destructive fear and the reverence for God that actually brings life, health, and wisdom. Anchored in 2 T...

In part 2 of Kid Friendly, explore practical, biblical strategies for raising godly children while navigating the challenges of a modern, ungodly culture. Learn the importance of maintaining a scriptural hierarchy of priorities . . . placing God first, marriage second, and children third . . . to create a secure environment that prevents raising self-centered kids. You will also discover how to im...

Never Let His Grace Become Commonplace What if the key to becoming unstoppable in life isn't working harder, but learning to be intentionally grateful to God? In this message, Pastor Rob Simms uncovers the surprising power of thankfulness and how it profoundly impacts your mental health, your outlook, and even your daily relationship with God. You'll discover why complaining comes naturally but bi...

Learn why the shift from a diaper-driven home to a child-centric family is one of the biggest traps parents fall into and how it can lead to a scenario where you are married to a stranger when your kids finally leave. This message reveals the biblical order of priorities . . .God first, spouse second, children third . . . and busts two major cultural myths about attention and scheduling that are q...

Can you truly trust God? Have you ever wondered why some people see God's promises come to life while others struggle to experience breakthrough? Part 2 of "I Promise" reveals a powerful biblical principle: God's promises contain within themselves the supernatural power to produce results . . . but only when planted in the right kind of heart. You'll discover what chokes out faith, how to become "...

Can you truly trust God? In a world where broken promises from leaders and loved ones have left us skeptical and guarded, "I Promise" helps us learn what it truly means to trust. This powerful message examines how our own patterns of dishonesty can unknowingly sabotage our faith and shape how we see others . . . and even how we view God. Through relatable examples and biblical insights, you'll dis...

Making sure your first domino is the right domino...or your life will fall in the wrong direction. What if one small, faithful step today could set off a chain reaction that impacts thousands of lives? In Part 2 of "The Domino Effect," we build on the foundation of avoiding the wrong dominoes and now go deeper into the right ones. You'll discover why one of the biggest and most important words in...

Are you ready to move beyond "Bible buffet" Christianity . . . choosing only the comfortable parts of following Jesus while avoiding the challenging truths? In this encouraging message, Pastor Jim lovingly confronts the tendency to create a customized Jesus who never says no, never challenges us, and never calls us to transformation. Discover why we sometimes settle for "just enough Jesus" to post...